24/7 Fire Dispatch Coordinator

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Oakley (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance access

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Oakley, KS seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document reports, and maintain clear radio communications. You will verify locations, alert units, and monitor status to ensure rapid incident handling.

The role requires strong data entry and organizational skills, with dispatcher training or certifications potentially required depending on assignment. Shift work and on-call duties may apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Dispatch training or certification may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Radio communication

Data entry

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Oakley, KS seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses, document reports, and maintain clear radio communications. You will verify locations, alert units, and monitor status to ensure rapid incident handling.

The role requires strong data entry and organizational skills, with dispatcher training or certifications potentially required depending on assignment. Shift work and on-call duties may apply.